Infertility Treatment

Assisted Reproductive Technologies, such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) often involves the use of hormones to stimulate the
female's ovaries to produce multiple egg-bearing follicles. The eggs are removed from the ripened follicles and transferred
to a special media, where sperm are introduced. If fertilization occurs and viable embryos are produced, a limited number
are transferred directly into the uterus. Pre-implantation genetic screening is used in conjunction with embryo biopsy to
scan for disorders such as hemophilia and cystic fibrosis.

As a result of ovarian failure due to aging, or certain degenerative diseases, some women are unable to produce healthy
eggs. In these cases, IVF can be an option if oocytes are obtained from qualified donors. Alternatively, surgery may be
recommend prior to other fertility treatments. The latest endoscopic techniques include laparoscopy, tubal reversal, and
tubal cannulation. Many male infertility cases can be corrected with surgical treatments such as testicular biopsy,
vasectomy reversal, and epididymal repair. Patients must undergo basic testing prior to initiating fertility-enhancing
treatment.

Health Insurance - HMO

Preventive care helps doctors catch health problems early, with a better chance of successful treatment. Blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol tests, cancer screenings, vaccines, and child screening may be covered without any out-of-pocket cost. This means that even if you haven't met your deductible yet, you don't have to pay for preventive care. Choose a primary care doctor or pediatrician you trust, and freely seek a second opinion about a diagnosis or treatment, even changing doctors during treatment if you are not satisfied with the quality of care you are receiving. If English isn't your first language, you have the right to use an interpreter. It is your responsibility to understand the risks and benefits of your treatment, so ask questions and educate yourself before undergoing any serious treatment plan, such as a surgical operation. Protect your health information, by obtaining a copy of your medical records, and checking them for accuracy.

Read your health plan's summary of benefits to learn what is covered and what is excluded. Health insurance only pays for care that is medically necessary, which is defined in your health insurance policy. Your insurance plan may not pay for experimental procedures or investigational testing, but if you have a serious illness and would like further treatment, you can ask for an independent medical review. While you need to get pre-approval from your health plan for some kinds of care, you do not need pre-approval for emergency care, such as admittance to the emergency room, or ambulance service from the scene of an accident.

Weight Loss

Your weight loss efforts will succeed or fail based largely on your food environment. Start the day with breakfast. Serve yourself smaller portions. One easy way to control portion size is by using small plates, bowls, and cups. Cook your own meals, and you control what goes in to the recipe. Restaurant and packaged foods generally contain a lot more sodium, fat, and calories than home-cooked meals. Don't shop for groceries when you're hungry. Create a shopping list and stick to it, and be especially careful to avoid foods at the ends of the aisles and along the checkout stands, where grocers tend to sell high-calorie snack and convenience foods.

In addition to your food and eating-related choices, you can also support your weight loss and dieting efforts by making healthy lifestyle choices. Get plenty of sleep. Lack of sleep has been shown to have a direct link to hunger, overeating, and weight gain. Exhaustion also impairs your judgment, which can lead to poor food choices. Aim for around 8 hours of quality sleep a night. Get plenty of exercise. Exercise is a dieter's best friend. It not only burns calories, but can actually improve your resting metabolism. No time for a long workout? Research shows that three 10-minute spurts of exercise per day are just as good as one 30-minute workout. Drink more water. You can easily reduce your daily calorie intake by replacing soda, alcohol, or coffee with water. Thirst can also be confused with hunger, so by drinking water, you may avoid consuming extra calories, plus it will help you break down food more easily.

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